Free Brain MRI Offered to Breast Cancer Patients
Breast Cancer Patients Who Meet Certain Criteria Can Receive a Free Brain MRI to Help Detect Metastases
On October 26th and 27th, women diagnosed with HER-2 positive Stage III or Stage IV breast cancer are eligible to take advantage of these free brain screenings. The brain MRI helps in early detection of brain metastases from advanced breast cancer and is part of a clinical trial. This brain MRI is completely free to the patient and can be priceless in the fight for life.
In order to qualify for this free brain MRI, breast cancer patients need to have an initial primary diagnosis of high risk and/or HER-2 positive breast cancer. HER-2 (or human epidermal growth factor receptor-2) is a protein that promotes the growth of cancer cells. Nearly 30 percent of breast cancer patients end up having it spread to their brain. This is why the brain MRI is so very important.
The free brain MRI trial will occur on Friday, October 26th, from 1 to 9 p.m and Saturday, October 27th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Neurologic and Orthopedic Institute of Chicago. The address is 4501 N. Winchester, Chicago, IL. Additional information can be obtained by going to http://www.neuro-ortho.org.
This clinical trial will not only benefit the patient, but will also allow researchers to determine the level of benefit of screening for brain metastases in patients with advanced breast cancer. Women must be within three to twenty-four months of first metastases of Stage IV diagnosis or within 12 to 24 months of initial diagnosis of HER-2 positive Stage III disease. A written consent will need to be signed and approved by the CINN Institutional Review Board.
There are certain conditions and situations that prevent individuals from receiving an MRI safely. The most common exclusions can be pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, neurostimulators, aneurysm clips, cochlear devices, or any other institution contraindications. Pregnant women may not participate.
Gail L. Rosseau, M.D. is the Principal Investigator for this study and is a board-certified neurosurgeon with 15 years of experience. If you are interested in taking part in this important and free MRI test, please contact Michelle Catalano, Clinical Research Coordinator, at (773) 250-0422.
SOURCE:
The Neurologic and Orthopedic Institute of Chicago Press Release. URL: (http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb558694.htm)
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